Tue 13 Jun
|Maketank
UoE MA Curation 'Bare Life': Imogen Patel - Sense of Belonging
Sense of Belonging brings together the works of Imogen Patel, a multidisciplinary artist whose practice navigates the complexities and tensions surrounding her South Asian identity within the dynamic landscape of contemporary, post-colonial Britain.
Time & Location
13 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 25 Jun 2023, 17:00
Maketank, 3-5 Paris St, Exeter EX1 2JB, UK
About the event
Free Exhibition.
CURATOR: Karine Kachatryan
ARTIST: Imogen Patel
Sense of Belonging brings together the works of Imogen Patel, a multidisciplinary artist whose practice navigates the complexities and tensions surrounding her South Asian identity within the dynamic landscape of contemporary, post-colonial Britain.
Featuring the artist’s raw-edged poetry and striking mixed media paintings — expansive canvases superimposed with Indian motifs, scenes from her hometown, and elegantly draped Sari fabrics — the exhibition allows viewers to peer into Patel’s inner world and grasp her experience of straddling two different cultures. Through her multi-layered pieces, Patel sheds light on the challenges posed by her dual heritage; her ongoing struggle to find a sense of belonging while grappling with feelings of alienation from both the White British and Indian communities.
About Bare Life
